The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

€ 31,800
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16) Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
€ 35,900
 BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08) BMW 120d Convertible DPF
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI is 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 120d Convertible DPF.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
55.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
70.6
77.2
55.6
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
102.2
174.1
Blueprint BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.98 %
BMW 120d Convertible DPF Automatic (08 - 08)

General

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CZCC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
114 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Performance

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d Convertible DPF

▶ REPLAY
27.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
27.46 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 120d Convertible DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
566 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
555 mi
566 mi
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI
BMW 120d Convertible DPF
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data